Tokyo Citizens’ Day promotional activities

Various establishments in and around Tokyo are launching promotional campaigns to commemorate ‘Tokyo Citizens’ Day’ on October 1, 2026.

In early September, Hotel Mikazuki in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, announced a one-day special campaign offering discounted day-trip spa access for 1,500 yen for adults and 1,000 yen for children. This offer includes free towels and is available to all visitors.

By late September, additional details emerged regarding free admission and discounts. Numerous Tokyo Metropolitan Government facilities will provide free entry, including several gardens such as Hamarikyu Gardens and Rikugien, various zoos and botanical gardens like Ueno Zoo and Tama Zoological Park, and several museums including the Edo-Tokyo Museum and the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. Some locations, such as the Tokyo Metropolitan Sewerage Museum, will also distribute commemorative gifts to visitors.

Specific commercial and regional attractions are also participating. The Kasai Rinkai Aquarium will offer free admission on both October 1 and its anniversary on October 10. Tokyo Mystery Circus in Shinjuku will offer eligible residents or students access to various games and events for 500 yen via an app coupon. Additionally, Mother Farm in Chiba Prefecture will host a ‘Tokyo Citizens Appreciation Week’ from October 1 to October 4, providing discounted admission for Tokyo residents, workers, and students.